At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. 

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. 

The project:

Be a part of our cost consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where you can oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

At Mace we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost and commercial management. We are looking to recruit an associate director with an MEP background who can provide full cycle cost management services for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions within the public and private sector.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. 

• You will possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: 

• You will lead on estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans.

• You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. 

• You will lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: 

• You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. 

• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. 

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: 

• You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. 

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub. 

• You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll need to have: 

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, sustainability technology and modern methods of construction.

• You have a track record of winning and delivering work for private and public sector property clients covering multiple sectors.

• You have good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.

• You have experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.

• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment.

• You will have a cost consultancy practice and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

You’ll also have:

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). 

• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. 

• Strong commercial and financial acumen. 

• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. 

• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. 

• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 

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